Cold Spring Harbor High School is a public school for grades 7–12 in Cold Spring Harbor, New York, United States. In 2007, it was placed 52nd on Newsweek's Top 1300 High Schools list.
Serving 735 students in grades 7-12, Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 96% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Cold Spring Harbor High School's student population of 735 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
735 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1962
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Rankings
Cold Spring Harbor High School ranks within the top 10% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cold Spring Harbor High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#419 out of 4377 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
96%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
10%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
n/a
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Osprey
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cold Spring Harbor High School's ranking?
Cold Spring Harbor High School is ranked #419 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Cold Spring Harbor High School often compared to?
Cold Spring Harbor High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cold Spring Harbor High School?
The graduation rate of Cold Spring Harbor High School is 95%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend Cold Spring Harbor High School?
735 students attend Cold Spring Harbor High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Cold Spring Harbor High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cold Spring Harbor High School?
Cold Spring Harbor High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Cold Spring Harbor High School offer ?
Cold Spring Harbor High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cold Spring Harbor High School part of?
Cold Spring Harbor High School is part of Cold Spring Harbor Central School District.
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